Jai Maa Santoshi

Santoshi Mata (Hindi: संतोषी माता) or Santoshi Maa(संतोषी माँ) is a goddess in the Hindu pantheon. She is venerated as "the Mother of Satisfaction",[1] the meaning of her name. Santoshi Mata is particularly worshipped by women of North India and Nepal. A vrata (ritual fast) called the Santoshi Maa vrataperformed by women on 16 consecutive Fridays wins the goddess' favour.